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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1921
Page
1
The piece praises President Harding as the nation’s leader with broad support as he begins his duties. It notes his temperament and judgment, expects possible mistakes, and hopes he guides the country toward normalcy, despite political distractions and partisan reactions.
The paper mourns Champ Clark who died in Washington last Wednesday, a longtime Missouri Democrat and Statesman. It notes his clean career and mixed feelings toward Woodrow Wilson’s nomination while predicting a broad housecleaning ahead and doubting Republican loyalty from Democratic officeholders.
President Wilson vetoed the Fordney tariff bill in a final act before leaving office. He departed with his political colors intact and his stance on tariff policy defended by supporters.
Harry Hawea pushes a sixty million dollar road plan to lay out new roads and joy ride speedways. The public expects better roads in every county through the investment.
Theodore Roosevelt appears to tread the career line of his father, the late Colonel Young Roosevelt. The colonel rose to prominence as assistant secretary of the Navy, a post now filled in keeping with his distinguished public career.
An editorial laments two Indiana railroad trains meeting at a grade crossing where haste overruled safety measures. It calls for full stop signals and hand signals to curb risk, labeling railroad leaders morally responsible for potential manslaughter and urging public safety over time saved. It references Arthur Hyde and comments on political influence behind the crossing calamity. The piece contrasts Turkish prayer with money seeking nations and cites U S and European behavior.
Indications point to the outbreak of another major conflict, casting a shadow over global efforts to improve living conditions and sustain the investments made to enhance safety and prosperity.
A 19th century report shows farm workers receiving wages that surged to four times the level of 1878. The rise reflects broader agricultural labor shifts and regional demand. Names, dates, and local figures provide context for the wage landscape.
Washington reports that wages for farm laborers paid by the month without board rose sharply from about 2.75 a month a decade and a half ago to roughly 10.44 last year, with harvest labor averaging 4.96 and non harvest 1.13 per hour in various regions. California and Nevada paid the highest monthly averages, while Minnesota showed the lowest. The national average reached about 8.85 per month, with regional disparities noted across the Northeast, South, Central states, and Pacific regions.
Planning to market the $60 million road bond issue. St Louis banks and bond dealers push pipelines to the Governor with plans to profit from commissions. They align with cement interests to spend bond proceeds on hundreds of miles of concrete highways radiating from St Louis, seeking influence over Governor Parson.
A poorly legible report describes an attack on a moving No. 30 train near Casper. An unidentified person reportedly pulled a spike from the rail and tore up track, risking a derailment at about fifty miles per hour. Police and railroad officials investigate the attempted wreck, seeking the responsible party as crew and passengers are said to be unharmed.
The piece reports that a small group holds immense U.S. wealth, led by Rockefeller at the head of a multi billion dollar estate. It cites concentrations among fifty to one hundred families controlling large shares of industries and stock, with details on heirs and notable figures in finance and industry.
A chaotic scene unfolds as police and firefighters respond to a blaze provoked by a man inside a building. Witnesses describe a tense moment as officers overpower the arson suspect and extinguish the fire with aid from the fire crew.
A garbled report notes a gas well activity on Sunday with mention of Champion Gil and Af Meh who oversee daily operations except for a four day period. The text references secretary-trees and setters but lacks clear details or dates.
New Jersey experts urge federal action to curb overfishing the Atlantic coast. Measures proposed include protecting spawning areas, regulating gear, and halting bycatch to restore supply. Spawning sites and the eel industry are highlighted as critical to the coast’s ecological balance.
A long, garbled item discusses Swedish labor unrest and wage talks. It notes fears of strikes due to fewer orders and weak prospects, with reference to employers and workers seeking to prevent disruptions. It mentions proposals in America about restricting immigration affecting labor. The passage is a jumbled report on industrial tensions and policy influence.
A garbled report notes a theft aid case in Tacma, with masked suspects and alleged involvement of county officials. The fragment mentions money, vehicles, and a weeks-long inquiry into claimed losses, citing unnamed witnesses and authorities.
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